Sunday, August 28, 2005

"In addition to problems with Medicare and Medicaid, the hospitals are bearing the costs of treating people who have no coverage at all — working people who do not qualify for Medicaid but who have no private insurance. Lack of insurance, a growing problem in the state and nation, creates a cascade of destructive effects. It is a leading cause of personal bankruptcy. It leaves hospitals and other providers with a mounting pile of unpaid bills. And it contributes to the poor health of people who are unable to access ordinary services, such as a trip to the dentist or a regular check-up."

Tuesday, August 09, 2005

Fluoride chemicals, silicofluorides, used by over 91% of US fluoridating communities are waste products of phosphate fertilizer manufacture:

"Phosphate fertilisers, which often contain the toxins fluoride and arsenic, are among the most environmentally damaging of all fertilisers. Their manufacture can cause atmospheric pollution, and the fertilisers themselves can pollute soil and rivers."